By Angela Smith, Kessler Foundation Wheelchair 10k race director
On a picture-perfect Memorial Day, 23 national and international wheelchair racers gathered in Ridgewood, NJ to compete in the 19th Annual Kessler Foundation Wheelchair 10K—the wheelchair division of the Fred d’Elia Ridgewood
The morning of Memorial Day was perfect—cool, with very little wind, and excitement in the air. It was the ideal setting for the kick off the 15th Annual Kessler Foundation Wheelchair 10K, the wheelchair division of the Fred d’Elia Ridgewood Run. Representing the US, Spain, and Costa Rica, 29
Register now for the 15th Annual Kessler Foundation WTFUSA National Wheelchair 10K Championship, part of the Fred D’Elia Ridgewood Run, on Memorial Day, May 25, 2015 at Graydon Pool–201 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ. This event is one of the largest integrated races in the country, as
Join us on Sunday, September 21, at Verona Park for Kessler Foundation's 13th Annual Stroll 'N Roll! Enjoy a stroll or roll around the beautiful lake in the park in Verona, NJ. You'll also love the carnival games, magic acts, balloon art, delicious food and desserts, live music acts, and a talented
On a beautiful Memorial Day, some of the most elite racers in the world competed in the 14th Annual Kessler Foundation Wheelchair 10K—the wheelchair division of the Fred d’Elia Ridgewood Run. Racers competed for a total purse of $10,000. Twenty-three racers represented six countries, including
WheelChair racer plans to add to his international medals
Obeng aims to qualify for Paraplympics in London.
Patrick Obeng of Team Ghana competed in the 11th Annual Kessler Foundation Wheelchair 10k on Monday, May 30th in Ridgewood, NJ. The race, which is the wheelchair division of the Fred d
Just one month ago, Patrick Obeng, 35, left Ghana and came to the United States in the hopes of earning a spot in the Paralympics. Kessler Foundation wanted to help him achieve his goals and sponsored his travel and stay in the U.S.
While the Paralympics require athletes to log a certain number
Kessler Foundation’s 10th Annual Stroll ‘N Roll was different than any other year’s…and it wasn’t just the cooler weather. More than 300 people gathered to stroll, roll, run, or race a 5K or 8K around Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ, on the brisk morning of October 16th. Guests were also treated to
For Kessler Foundation's 11th Annual Wheelchair 10K, the Foundation sponsored two athletes from Africa to compete in the race. But for Patrick and Wilson, the race meant more than winning prize money; it was an opportunity to advance the status of people with disabilities in their countries. Read th
On Memorial Day, racers from all over the world competed in the 12th Annual Kessler Foundation Wheelchair 10K—the wheelchair division of the Fred d’Elia Ridgewood Run. It was the first wheelchair race in NJ and is now one of the largest integrated races in the region as runners and wheelchair